Pittsburgh Power Take First Place, Defeating Cleveland, 35-32

The Pittsburgh Power warm up before the battle for first place in the East American division against Cleveland. Pittsburgh went on to win, 35-32, on Saturday night at the CONSOL Energy Center.

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Cleveland also loosens up before the scheduled 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

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Both teams line up for the national anthem.

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The Power and Gladiators meet at the 25-yard line for the coin toss.

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Power quarterback Bernard Morris drops back to pass.

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A young fan smiles right after catching a free T-shirt. 9,066 fans attended the Cleveland, Pittsburgh rivalry game at the CONSOL Energy Center.

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The young Power fan flexes his muscles after the CONSOL Energy Center's JumbroTron asked fans to do so.

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Linebacker Gary Butler sits on the edge of Pittsburgh's bench. During the pre-game press conference on June 2, Power head coach Chris Siegfried said, "We’ve got some tough guys, guys like Gary Butler, who kind of epitomizes what our defense is all about. I think he’s been nicknamed ‘The Bully.’ "

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Defensive lineman Terrance Carter looks on from the bench as a play develops.

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Carter

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Power head coach Chris Siegfried, who came to Pittsburgh from the Jacksonville Sharks, overlooks his team.

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Gladiators bench

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Cleveland rookie quarterback Kurt Rocco announces the next play in the huddle.

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Gladiators bench

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Defensive lineman Neil Purvis

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Morris is tackled by the Gladiators.

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Morris holds the football, ready to pass.

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Scott, Rob and Greg from “The Clarks” provided entertainment at halftime. At the half, Pittsburgh had just a one-point advantage, 14-13.

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Halftime music

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Offensive lineman Nick Zeck watches a play from the sideline.

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Pittsburgh Power dance team

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Pittsburgh Power defense

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The Power huddle together kickoff.

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A Pittsburgh Power player takes a few minutes to get up after being injured in the second half.

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Power defensive back Josh Lay talks with Gladiators defensive back Mike Bragg.

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Cleveland wide receiver Robert Redd caught six passes for 49 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday night.

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Gladiators quarterback Kurt Rocco

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Rocco is pressured by the Power defense right as he releases the ball.

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Rocco surveys the field for an open target as wide receiver Robert Redd looks to receive a pass.

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Gladiators rookie quarterback Kurt Rocco

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Power head coach Chris Siegfried gives instructions to Bernard Morris before the quarterback returns to the huddle.

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Power wide receiver Mike Washington breaks free from the Gladiators defense. Washington finished with six receptions for 45 yards.